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Better backpacking gear is the key to going farther and faster, and to feeling more comfortable while pushing those boundaries. The very best gear is worthy of obsession, with the chops to completely ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Oct 9, 2018 2:27 PM EDT Having a dialed backcountry kit is invaluable.

Join me on an exciting adventure as we explore the solo backpacking essentials for an unforgettable trip to Yosemite National ...

The air is crisp and leaves are fluttering down outside my window. They’re brown, not a picturesque yellow, but if you half-close your eyes you can almost imagine them as snowflakes, stacking up in ...

The inReach Mini 2 is almost universally beloved by explorers, backcountry athletes, and hunters. But Garmin's new inReach ...

If there is any activity that somehow manages to be both type 1 fun and type 2 fun at the same time, it’s backpacking with a toddler. One minute, you’re hauling 40 pounds (30 pounds of toddler, 10 ...

ASPEN, Colo. — Sarah Hay arrived in Aspen in March, only to find resorts dormant. She tried hiking up Aspen Mountain with her snowboard, but didn’t make it far. This season, she’s ready. She was at ...

The long foretold COVID-19-inspired global boom in backcountry ski sales is upon us. Even ski makers that were smart enough to boost production of backcountry skis and boots have burned through their ...

For outdoor enthusiasts and gear heads, the lead up to Backcountry’s Semi-Annual Sale — which is currently underway and runs through August 28 — rivals the anticipation kids feel ahead of the holidays ...